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Yes, and Mint is still my preferred Linux to use, as it is much better for having the codex's already set up for us to use... I would also recommend now the MX Linux, as now running 18.1, and that is what Mepis used to be!

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Yes, I recently used Bionic Beaver also on a computer that said I had no OS. It's free downloads. Although I had to order a disk, since I could't open laptop. Worked fine. Definitely takes getting used to! I hate Windows 10 and have been trying to get my other 2 laptops to download back to Windows 7 or 8.1.

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Yes, I recently used Bionic Beaver also on a computer that said I had no OS. It's free downloads. Although I had to order a disk, since I could't open laptop. Worked fine. Definitely takes getting used to! I hate Windows 10 and have been trying to get my other 2 laptops to download back to Windows 7 or 8.1.

Miss, or should I say, Mrs. Daisy,

I do hope that it goes well with you the Bionic Beaver OS. Ubuntu / Linux does take some getting used to and there is a large learning curve. So, take it easy and do not get exasperated.

To my knowledge, once you download Windows 10 on a computer it will not download back to Windows 7 or 8.1.

Also, Invicta mentioned the linuxquestions.org forum. That is good advice. I am also a member of linuxquestions.org. My name on linuxquestions.org is 'greencedar.' I must caution you concerning Ubuntu / Linux. Most of the problems cannot be solved unless you know how to use to 'Terminal' and the coding. The 'terminal and 'coding' is hard to master at times. And, some times when you ask a question on linuxquestions.org some of the members expect you to know the 'terminal. and the 'coding' are may not be too charitable.

Either way. I do hope that it goes well with you and Linux / Ubuntu. A lot of folks are like you and are getting rid of Windows altogether.

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There are some fine aspects with Windows 10. The installation process is much more efficient and the vast majority of software programs are geared for Windows. I do have my Asus laptop with Windows 7 on it. The main reason why I haven't changed it to Linux is that the web creator on Windows 7 is better than what I can get for Linux.

Linux / Ubuntu is making strides to have more reliable software and to be more user friendly. The Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver is more simple to use the the Linux Mint distributions. But, Linux Mint has some finer characteristics.

I do like the Chinese writing on the Linux / Ubuntu LibreOffice. Since the ability to write Chinese on my computer is foremost in my thoughts I am satisfied with Linux / Ubuntu.

The Linux /Ubuntu line of distributions (there are many kinds of Linux /Ubuntu OS's) have some favourable aspects that help out a lot of folks. One of the main reasons why I like it is that it is much more secure than Windows and I have more control over the OS and my files, pictures, and any else I put on the computer. And, no more endless updates!!!! No more Microsoft taking over my computer!!!No more viruses!!!No more endless updates from the Anti-Virus software!!!

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There are some fine aspects with Windows 10. The installation process is much more efficient and the vast majority of software programs are geared for Windows. I do have my Asus laptop with Windows 7 on it. The main reason why I haven't changed it to Linux is that the web creator on Windows 7 is better than what I can get for Linux.

Linux / Ubuntu is making strides to have more reliable software and to be more user friendly. The Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver is more simple to use the the Linux Mint distributions. But, Linux Mint has some finer characteristics.

I do like the Chinese writing on the Linux / Ubuntu LibreOffice. Since the ability to write Chinese on my computer is foremost in my thoughts I am satisfied with Linux / Ubuntu.

The Linux /Ubuntu line of distributions (there are many kinds of Linux /Ubuntu OS's) have some favourable aspects that help out a lot of folks. One of the main reasons why I like it is that it is much more secure than Windows and I have more control over the OS and my files, pictures, and any else I put on the computer. And, no more endless updates!!!! No more Microsoft taking over my computer!!!No more viruses!!!No more endless updates from the Anti-Virus software!!!

I was using Lubuntu on a memory stick as my hard disk had failed but I got a new windows PC when many characters on the keyboard didn't work. When I tried to install McAfee on windows it would not install as it said I had a virus. I had to let McAfee into my compute4r to sort it out. They said it had been infected from another an other computer by way of my router. They looked at the Linux and said it was from that and they would clean it up.

I had noticed only one promlem in the Linux and that was an ad blocker I Used that stopped working and said it had been compromised.and would not work. I deleted it and reistalled it and then it worked fine.

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I ended up taking two laptops to be fixed by a professional. Thankfully, he downloaded Windows 7 on mine. My husband's already had Windows 7, but wasn't working either. He fixed them both. Now I don't even have to deal with Linux again. I remember using it about 11 years ago and had no problems with it then. Thanks for all the suggestions.

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am using Ubuntu in my Dell Venue 10 laptop whom I bought from school supplies sale, because em teacher so I really needed educational laptop and apps, its quite good than Linux. I heard about it from my colleague, now I personally use it. I personally suggest you that must use this app.